Visa
Investor Visa – Residence through your property.
A two-year residence visa through a property you own in Dubai – for sole owners now without any minimum purchase price. We check the property and handle the application.
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+100 companies formed
What is included
- Checking whether your property qualifies – title, completion, ownership share
- Proof of ownership from the Dubai Land Department
- Investor licence and entry permit
- Medical test, biometrics and Emirates ID on the ground
- Bringing over your spouse and children
- Renewal after two years
How it works
1
Check the property
We match title, completion and ownership share against the requirements – before you buy, not after.
2
Apply at the DLD
Proof of ownership, investor licence and entry permit. Processing usually takes 7–10 working days.
3
Finish on the ground
Medical test, biometrics and Emirates ID – after that the residence visa stands for two years.
Requirements
What the property has to meet
- Sole ownership: no minimum purchase price – the former AED 750,000 threshold was lifted in April 2026.
- Joint ownership: your share has to be at least AED 400,000.
- Completed and habitable – an off-plan property does not qualify.
- Mortgage allowed, provided it is held with a local bank.
- Financial standing has to be evidenced, as a rule from around AED 10,000 monthly income.
- Fees and timing: around AED 10,200 through the Dubai Land Department, 7–10 working days, attendance in person required.
- From AED 2m in property value the Golden Visa applies instead, valid for ten years.
As at August 2026. The rules last changed in April 2026 – we check your case before the application.
Benefits
Why Dubai?
An overview of the main reasons why relocating to Dubai and setting up a company there pays off.
01
No income tax
Private income is entirely tax-free in Dubai – whether salary, dividends, crypto or property.
02
Low corporate tax
Corporate tax ranges from 0–9% depending on turnover and type of business – far lower than in many European countries.
03
Stable banks
Unlike other tax havens, Dubai offers a stable and customer-friendly banking system.
04
Safety
With one of the lowest crime rates anywhere, Dubai is among the safest cities in the world.
05
Residence visa
Forming a company gives you a residence visa that lets you live and work in Dubai.
Process
Step by step to Dubai
From formation advice through the Emirates ID to opening your account and ongoing support – we accompany every step.
1
30 Min · remote
Initial consultation
We weigh up whether a Freezone or mainland makes more sense, which licences and permits you need and how the company should be structured.
2
3–5 working days · remote
Company Formation
Incorporation of the company including formation documents and office address. For mainland companies we assist with the Ejari registration and the pre-approval.
3
1–3 days · remote
E-Visa
Through the newly formed company we apply for an e-visa. Only once it has been issued can you enter the country.
4
3–4 days · on site in Dubai
Medical, biometrics, EID & residence visa
After entering on the e-visa, the medical test, EID application and biometrics take place on site – after which you receive your Emirates ID and residence visa.
5
remote
Bank Account Opening
Once the Emirates ID is issued, we open your bank accounts – private and business alike, including debit or credit card.
6
remote
Tax ID & registration
We register the company with the FTA and advise on compliance and lawful tax optimisation – so that you stay on the right side of tax law.
7
ongoing
Ongoing support
We remain your point of contact for everything to do with running the company, taxes, banking, visas and life in Dubai – for your family too.
Questions about your residence permit?
Book a no-obligation initial consultation – we work out which route fits you.
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Our services
Everything from one source
We provide end-to-end support for company formation and relocation – with these core services:
- Formation advice – Freezone, mainland or offshore
- Company formation including licence, office address and company stamp
- The visa process on site – with personal support
- Account opening, private and business
- Payment provider support (Stripe, PayPal & co.)
- Tax registration, bookkeeping & annual accounts
- Clarification of exit taxation
- International tax advice for complex structures
Reviews
What our clients say
A small selection of the genuine feedback we have been receiving on Google, Trustpilot and elsewhere for years.
★★★★★
„The path to the company was laid out and costed with total clarity – there were no surprises at all. The timeline was even shortened through internal optimisations."
Dirk Osada
Founder, OSENUM
★★★★★
„Everything went smoothly – from company formation to the visa application. Competent, transparent and extremely helpful."
Christoph Feldmeier
Founder, ONLYVISION
★★★★★
„Clemens guided me through the entire process and was always there for questions. I can recommend Dubai Setup’s service to anyone."
Vincent Hahl
Founder, DISO GROUP
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
The questions we are asked most often about the investor visa through property ownership.
Not for sole owners any more. The Dubai Land Department lifted the former AED 750,000 threshold in April 2026 – if you are the only registered owner, you qualify regardless of the purchase price. For joint ownership your share still has to be at least AED 400,000.
No. The property has to be completed and habitable. An apartment still under construction is not enough for the application, even if it is already paid for in full. You can only apply after handover and registration.
Yes, provided the mortgage is held with a bank in the UAE. Financing through a foreign bank is not recognised. Stricter rules apply to the Golden Visa from AED 2m – there the unencumbered ownership share is what counts.
Yes. Once your own visa is in place you can act as sponsor for your spouse and children. You will need a tenancy or ownership document, proof of income, and a medical test and Emirates ID for each family member.
From a property value of AED 2m. The Golden Visa runs for ten years instead of two, needs no sponsor and has to be renewed far less often. Below that threshold the investor visa is the only route through property ownership.
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